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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 524.04 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 524.04 and 315.02 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 524.04 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/524.04 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 524.04 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 165,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,083.21/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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